I was given this system in exchange for hosting a party through HouseParty.com to help spread the word about this new system. My husband and I both tried the system as soon as we got it and have not been to the local coffee shop since. As a work from home mom, I used to go out for coffee and lattes several times a week to help me wake up in the morning or to get through a busy afternoon but those trips to the coffee shop really add up. The Keurig Rivo system will save us hundreds of dollars over the next several months as we plan to use it almost exclusively instead of frequenting coffee shops. I love how easy the system is to use as well, our 6 year old was able to make a latte for my husband with no trouble at all! (He was closely supervised of course as the espresso and milk both get very hot) The first of two drawbacks for us were that it cannot make regular brewed coffee but that's not a big deal since we can just use our regular coffee pot for that. The second drawback is that since the system is so new, the espresso pods are not easily available yet except through the Keurig website, however I'm sure this will change as the system grows in popularity as the other Keurig systems have. All in all this is a great system for anyone who loves lattes, cappuccinos or espresso and would like the convenience of making them at home. My husband and I will continue to use this for a long time.
I love my Rivo that I got from House Party! It is Amazing!! I use it everyday for my husband and I and both my daughters make an iced coffee everyday and it works perfectly! I used to go to Starbucks everyday and now there is no need to especially with the built in frother! I just love it! Everyone needs one of these coffee makers!
I love the Keurig Rivo! It is so easy in the morning to make a latte while making lunches for my family. Push a button and enjoy! So much faster and more economical than coffee house prices and the espresso in my Rivo is just a good. The only reason I give this 4 instead of 5 stars is the waste generated with the little plastic cups. I hope someone manufactures a reusable cup for the Rivo so I can be ecologically more friendly, or either make the espresso pods in compostable materials.
This is a great product! It is very quiet when brewing, which is very important if you are awake before others in your home. Being quiet is the #1 thing I loved about the Rivo! The drinks tasted fantastic, I was actually pleasantly surprised about how yummy it tasted! It is so easy to create authentic tasting beverages by just pressing a few buttons, I actually preferred my own creations over my favorites at any coffeehouse! I was able to control just what goes into my drink and it tasted way better. The reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because after a few uses I had problems with the frother. It wasn't stopping on its own and then over flowing and getting milk all over! The first time it happened we thought maybe it was filled too high. The next two times I made sure the frother was washed before the 2nd drink was made and it was only filled to the min line both times! I don't know if it got thrown off because so many drinks were being made in a row. I tried to find how to fix the problem in my user manual but I couldn't find that problem in my book. The machine had been cleaned and turned off and back on and it still keeps messing up. It just isn't stopping on its own and over flowing. I had to keep watch and pull the cup out before the milk reached the top from then on out! I love that I will be able to wake up, and make my favorite drink without leaving the house! I will be able to save a lot of time and money by owning a Rivo! I was given this machine as a gift, and had a coffee party to let my friends try this product. They all enjoyed the beverages that we were able to create.
Pros: Pleasing Roast, Exceptional/Interesting Flavor, Easy to use, Attractive Mouthfeel/Body, Not Bitter, Quiet, Pleasing Aroma, Smooth Taste
Cons: Problem With Milk Frother
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting keurig.com
Customer Rating
5
Haven't been to a coffee shop in a week!
on April 25, 2014
Posted by: Busy momma
from Kitsap, WA
Verified Purchase:No
I love how easy this system is to use! I hosted a Rivo HouseParty and all my friends were able make wonderful drinks themselves within minutes. My son even loves the frothed milk! My family hasn't been to a coffee house since we received this system from Keurig almost two weeks ago. I love the limitless options I have, I can make whichever drink fits my mood!
I love my Keurig Rivo so much! I have made lattes, espressos, almost any drink that I have every had at a coffee shop. I love that I can make them at home, to my exact taste. I had a bunch of friends over, and they all loved every drink we made. You will not regret this machine! I especially love that I can froth fresh skim milk. Amazing!